Alexander Twilight Artist in Residence Francois Clemmons presents a joyful concert for spring. Clemmons's distinguished career has taken him from the Metropolitan Opera to the Harlem Spiritual Ensemble. He earned a Grammy Award for his performance as "Sportin' Life" in Porgy and Bess with the Cleveland Orchestra in 1973. He is perhaps best known for his role as the friendly policeman, Officer Clemmons, on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Location: Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall Audience: Students Faculty/ Staff Alumni/ Friends General Public

Since their first Middlebury performance in 1994, the Takacs have become a beloved and highly acclaimed quartet around the globe, and especially here in Middlebury. On this 23rd local recital, they perform Haydn's op. 71, no. 2; a new work by Psathas titled A Cool Wind, and Beethoven's op. 130. A question-and-answer session with the quartet immediately follows the performance. Sponsored by the Middlebury College Performing Arts Series. Reserved Seating. Location: Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall Audience: Students Faculty/ Staff Alumni/ Friends General Public

In his 12th Middlebury recital, pianist Paul Lewis, Gramophone's Instrumentalist of the Year 2008, plays works by Mozart, Liszt, and Beethoven (Waldstein)?composers whom he has treated us to before. He also performs the great Fantasie by Robert Schumann. Sponsored by the Middlebury College Performing Arts Series. Reserved Seating. Location: Mahaney Center for the Arts Concert Hall Audience: Students Faculty/ Staff Alumni/ Friends General Public